Nestle company news 
GLOBAL: Food "ambassador" to promote UK exports
27 January 2012
A business "ambassador" will promote UK food and drink exports overseas under plans launched drawn up by industry and Government.
UK: Nestle Waters UK extends Buxton cricket deal
19 January 2012
Nestle Waters UK has extended the partnership between its Buxton brand and the England cricket team for a further two years.
GLOBAL: Coca-Cola Co, Nestle scale back joint-venture
6 January 2012
The Coca-Cola Co and Nestle are to scale back their global joint-venture, Beverage Partners Worldwide (BPW).
Review of the Year 2011 - Soft Drinks
22 December 2011
In the second part of just-drinks' review of 2011, Michelle Russell looks at how the soft drinks category has fared in the last 12 months.
Review of the Year 2011 - Water
22 December 2011
In the last 12 months, the bottled water industry has managed to pick itself out of the doldrums after a number of years of declines in mature markets, and stagnation in the UK and North America.
UK: Nestle Waters invests in facility for lightweight bottling
22 November 2011
The UK arm of Nestle Waters is to invest GBP35m (US$54.8m) in the construction of a facility to produce lightweight bottles for its Buxton and Nestle Pure Life mineral waters in the country.
BRAZIL: Nestle invests in beverage facility
22 November 2011
Nestle has opened a drinks facility in Brazil, creating 1,000 jobs.
Round-Up with Russell - The Week in Soft Drinks
11 November 2011
just-drinks has just 'flown' in from the Zenith 2011 UK Bottled Water Industry Conference, in Bath, where a line-up of speakers included Nestle Waters UK, managing director, Paolo Sangiorgi, and European Federation of Bottled Waters' president, Hubert Genieys.
THAILAND: Nestle halts production at facilities in Thailand
9 November 2011
Nestle has confirmed that production at two of its factories in Thailand has stopped, as a result of floods that hit the country late last month.
In the Spotlight - PepsiCo, Tingyi Holding to heat up competition
4 November 2011
An alliance announced this morning (4 November) between PepsiCo and Tingyi Holding has been hailed by analysts as a smart move for both firms, and a signal that competition is set to intensify in China's soft drinks market.
Round-Up with Russell - The Week in Soft Drinks
4 November 2011
Beginning at the end, the week finished on a high note today (4 November) with the announcement of an alliance between PepsiCo and Tingyi (Cayman Islands) Holding Corp.
Research in Focus - Challenges and Strategies in Global Fruit/Vegetable Juice Sales
28 October 2011
Several inherent challenges exist in global fruit/vegetable juice sales. In a recent Euromonitor International Global Briefing, entitled 'Global Consumer Preferences within Fruit/Vegetable Juice', Richard Haffner, Euromonitor’s head of beverage research, analyses these challenges and offers strategies for growth opportunities in global fruit/vegetable juice sales.
just the Research
28 October 2011
Here's a run-down of some of the top research reports currently available in the just-drinks research store:
Analysis - Danone Waters Sale Looks More Likely
25 October 2011
For a company which claims to have water in its ‘DNA’, Danone has to fend off rumours that it is ready to sell its water business with remarkable regularity. The speculation arose last week that the French company had been approached by Japanese drinks group Suntory. The rumours were fuelled further on Friday by reports in Japan that the two companies would begin negotiations next month.
Round-Up with Russell - The Week in Soft Drinks
21 October 2011
A raft of soft drinks results have kept the just-drinks news desk busy this week, with The Coca-Cola Co, Danone Waters, Britvic and Nestle Waters all providing their latest sales figures.
just On Call - Nestle eyes improvements in North America business
20 October 2011
Nestle has said that it is seeing improving momentum in its North America business, despite competition in the region hitting nine-month sales at its waters division.
Functional Drinks – Part II: Growth Potential, Investment and Challenges
20 October 2011
According to Leatherhead Food Research, the global market for functional food and beverages, currently worth around US$23bn, is set to grow by between 3% and 5% over the next five years. Both specialist and mainstream drinks manufacturers have fostered that growth and are seeking to capitalise on it.
SWITZERLAND: North America competition hits Nestle Waters sales
20 October 2011
Nestle Waters has recorded a drop in nine-month sales, hurt by competition in North America.
RUSSIA: Coca-Cola Co denies Nestea Russia expansion reports
17 October 2011
The Coca-Cola Co has clarified reports that it is looking to expand the bottling of Nestea in Russia.
INDIA: Beverage Partners Worldwide defers on Nestea India roll-out - report
14 October 2011
Beverage Partners Worldwide, the joint-venture between The Coca-Cola Co and Nestle, is reviewing its India-wide roll-out of Nestea, according to reports.
FRANCE: Nestle Waters appoints marketing director
21 September 2011
Nestle Waters has appointed a marketing director for its France and Belgium divisions.
US: Nestle Waters stands firm over lawsuit
14 September 2011
Nestle Waters has told just-drinks that it will vigorously defend itself over accusations that the company is defrauding its customers in the US.
INDONESIA: Nestle builds US$200m facility
13 September 2011
Nestle has begun construction on a US$200m factory in West Java, Indonesia.
RUSSIA: Nestle in talks to buy juice firm Progress - report
13 September 2011
Nestle is reportedly interested in buying Russian juice and baby food producer Progress.
Comment - Coca-Cola Co Betting on China
18 August 2011
The Coca-Cola Co's pledge to invest another US$4bn in China serves to cement the company's footprint in what is arguably its most important emerging market.
Comment - Danone, Nestle see fresh water growth
12 August 2011
Nestle and Danone's waters divisions both reported sales increases in the first-half of the year, signalling that bottled water is experiencing a resurgence in demand in some key western markets.
just On Call: Nestle keeps eye on M&A opportunities
10 August 2011
Nestle has said that it will continue to focus on merger and acquisition opportunities this year, with a focus on bolt-on deals.
SWITZERLAND: Europe boosts Nestle Waters' H1 profits
10 August 2011
Nestle Waters has seen its operating profit margin fall in the first-half of the year, hurt by higher input costs.
In the Spotlight - China - An Economy "Pumped Up On Steroids"?
15 July 2011
China recorded GDP growth of 9.5% in the second quarter, down from 9.7% growth in the first quarter and down from 10.3% growth in the comparable year-ago period.
US: Industry draws up rules on drinks advertising for children
15 July 2011
Food and drink manufacturers including The Coca-Cola Co, Nestle and PepsiCo have published their own uniform guidelines on the nutritional content of products advertised to US children.
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